Strengths:
• Flexible and athletic, moves very well
• Sure tackler with good technique
• Fairly fluid, doesn't lock hips
• High football IQ, good anticipation
• Matches up best against bigger tight ends and backs
Weaknesses:
• Not much of a playmaker
• Rarely disengages from blockers
• Backpedal can be a bit choppy
• Lots of durability concerns
Injury History:
• Missed 2 games in 2009 with a shoulder injury
• Missed spring of 2011 after shoulder surgery
• Missed Combine with a knee injury
Notes:
Academic All-Big 12 -- Can play FS or SS -- Has a ton of talent but has been derailed by injuries -- Profiles as a potential starter at the next level.
NFL Player Comparison: Danieal Manning
| Career Statistics |
| Year |
GP |
TKL |
PBU |
INT |
YDS |
| 2008 |
11 |
4 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
| 2009 |
11 |
45 |
11 |
0 |
0 |
| 2010 |
13 |
55 |
10 |
3 |
43 |
| 2011 |
13 |
74 |
11 |
0 |
0 |
| Totals |
48 |
178 |
36 |
3 |
43 |
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